Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial

Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial (2006)

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In the aftermath of World War Two, the Allies sought to bring the aggressors to justice. How did the surviving Nazi leaders give account for their actions? Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial is a BBC documentary film series consisting of three one-hour films that re-enact the Nuremberg War Trials of Albert Speer, Hermann Göring and Rudolf Hess. They were broadcast on BBC Two in 2006 to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the trials.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 22:00 (60 min)

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Rudolf Hess
Season 1Episode 360 min

Rudolf Hess

Episode Three details the trial of fanatical Nazi Rudolf Hess, whose trial was marked by his increasingly bizarre and paranoid behavior. Episode Three explores the mind of one of the most fanatical of all Nazis and the insight that gives into the psychology of dictatorship.

Oct 9, 2006

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Rudolf HessOct 9, 2006
S01E02Hermann GoeringOct 2, 2006
S01E01Albert SpeerSep 25, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What is Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial about?

Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial is a documentary series about the Nuremberg Trials, which were a series of military tribunals held in Nuremberg, Germany, after World War II.

Who directed Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial?

Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial was directed by Christian Twente.

How many episodes does Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial have?

Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial has a total of three episodes.

When was Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial first broadcast?

Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial premiered on May 9, 2006.

Who are the main participants in Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial?

Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial features interviews with historians, lawyers, and survivors of the Nazi regime.

What was the Nuremberg Trials about?

The Nuremberg Trials were a series of military tribunals held after World War II to prosecute prominent leaders of the Nazi regime for war crimes.

How long did the Nuremberg Trials last?

The Nuremberg Trials lasted from November 20, 1945, to October 1, 1946.

Who were the defendants in the Nuremberg Trials?

The defendants in the Nuremberg Trials were high-ranking Nazi officials, including Hermann G\u00f6ring and Rudolf Hess.

What was the verdict in the Nuremberg Trials?

The verdict in the Nuremberg Trials resulted in several death sentences, including that of G\u00f6ring and Hess, but also included life imprisonment and lesser sentences.

What was the main purpose of the Nuremberg Trials?

The main purpose of the Nuremberg Trials was to hold prominent Nazi leaders accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

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Also known as

  • Nuremberg: Nazi Judgment Day (United States)
  • The Nuremberg Trial: Inside the Nazi Mind (United States)
  • Nuremberg, le procès des nazis (France)
  • Nyremvergi: I diki ton Nazi (Greece)
  • Nürnberg: Nácik a bíróság előtt (Hungary)

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